A few years ago, if someone posed the question, " " the answer was usually a resounding "no." For many people, bangs were something you spontaneously did after a major life event, like a particularly difficult breakup, and then regretted shortly thereafter (as in, right when you got home and looked in the mirror). That said, times have changed, and bangs are no longer a post-break-up faux pas — they're a chic style that, as of late, everyone wants to get in on.
That's because fringe is no longer limited to the straight-across look you might immediately think of when you hear the word. Whether it's , , or , there's a style out there for everyone. Lately, though, there's one particular iteration we've been seeing on the rise: french bangs.
Even celebrities like Jenna Ortega and have tried the trend. We asked an expert to share everything you should know about french bangs, like what to ask for at the salon and how to style the look at home. is a celebrity hairstylist based in Los Angeles.
French bangs are categorized by being short in the center of the forehead and longer toward the outer cheekbones. "They're meant to be less of a statement bang and more of an integrated, effortless addition to your look," celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak tells PS. Plus, french bangs work for all hair lengths, types, and textures.
She says, "These are the most flattering versatile bangs of all. They blend beautifully into the hair and highlight the cheekbones, and they elevate any look, even.
